Japanese craft beer is approaching that critical mass and momentum of the global craft beer movement.  This episode we bring you reviews of the following up and coming breweries:

Biagura Brewery Ise, Japan:

     Yuzu & Dragon Ale 5%alc.

     Pale Ale 5%alc.

     Brown Ale 5%alc.

Hida Takayama Brewery Gifu, Japan:

     Pale Ale 5%alc.

     Dark Ale 5%alc.

Nomimashoka?

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Hey Beer Aficionados,

This episode brings:

Cake Monster Chocolate Habanero Porter by Bandit Brewery, Toronto, ON, 6.6%alc.

Juicy-Ass IPA by Flying Monkeys Brewing, Barrie, ON, 6.5%alc.

Dundas West Coast IPA by Bandit Brewery, Toronto, ON, 6.5%alc.

Viaduct IPA by Danforth Brewery, Toronto, ON, 6%alc.

C-Star Pale Ale by Bellwoods Brewery, Toronto, ON, 5.2%alc.

What a ripping yarn this will be...

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Hey Beer Aficionados!

We went on a 12hr and 48min beer run to sample all these bevies:

Pakenham Bitter by Cartwright Springs Brewing, Carp, ON, 5.2%alc.

Canadian Amber by Big Rig Brewing, Kanata, ON, 5.2%alc.

Salty Caramel Truffle by Muskoka Brewing, Bracebridge, ON, 5%alc.

Schwarzbier by Smith Haven Brewing, Peterborough, ON, 5.2%alc.

Innukshuk IPA by Magnotta Brewery, Vaughan, ON, 6.5%alc.

Now that's thirsty work!

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Hey Beer Aficionados,

Here is part 2 of the Kitchener Rib'n Beer Fest 2018 that we recorded in July. A great time with great beers and breweries that you need to know about.

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Hey Beer Aficionados!

This episode we do a live episode at the Kitchener Rib'n Beer Festival in Kitchener, Ontario! Many a good beer was had and many new breweries were discovered.  Join us for the revelations!

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Hey Beer Lovers,

This giant episode features reviews of:

Galt Knife Old Style Lager by Grand River Brewing Co., Cambridge, ON, 4.4%alc

Trogenator Double Bock Beer by Trogs Independent Brewing, New York, USA, 8.2%alc.

O'leary Stout by The Publican House, Peterborough, ON, 4.6%alc.

Saranac IPA by Saranac Brewing Co., New York, USA, 6.5%alc.

Cliff Dive IPA by Grand River Brewing Co., 4.8%alc.

Citra Hopped Live Pale Ale by Southern Tier Brewing Co., New York, USA, 5.5%alc.

Lunch Money Ale by Collective Arts Brewing, Hamilton, ON, 4.8%alc.

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Hey Beer Aficionados,

This episode we wet our whistles with:

Hoptical Illusion Almost Pale Ale by Flying Monkeys Brewing Co., Barrie, ON, 5%alc.

Rodenbach Grand-Cru Flemish Red-Brown Ale by Rodenbach, Roeselare, Belgium, 6%alc.

Reckless Rooster Ontario Pale Ale by Shakespeare Brewing Co, Shakespeare, ON, 5%alc.

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Hey Beer Aficionados,

This week we tipple:

Home Sweet Home by 5 Paddles Brewing Co., Whitby, ON, 5.5%alc.

Starry Night Chocolate Stout by Bobcaygeon Brewing Co., Bobcaygeon, ON 6.3%alc.

Classy Cow Milk Stout by Shakespeare Brewing Co., Shakespeare, ON, 5.5%alc.

Detroit Hand Crafted Red Ale by Amber Brewery, Markham, ON 4.6%alc.

Amber Lager by Amber Brewery, Markham, ON, 4.6%alc.

Heavy Horse Farmhouse Ale by Shakespeare Brewing Co., Shakespeare, ON, 7%alc.

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Hey Beer Aficionados!

In this special episode, we celebrate along with Constable and Mrs. Bones on their wedding day with 2 beers that are wedding worthy! They are:

English Pale Ale by Black Swan Brewing, Stratford, ON 5%alc.

India Pale Ale by Black Swan Brewing, Stratford, ON 6.6%alc.

Congratulations Mrs. & Mr. Constable Bones!

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Hey Beer Aficionados,

This episode we review:

Mad Quacker Amber Lager by Lake Wilcox Brewing Co., Vaughn, ON 5%alc.

Velocipede by Bicycle Craft Brewery, Ottawa, ON 6%alc.

Vanta Black Lager by Wellington Brewery, Guelph, ON 4.8%alc.

Old Sly's 69 IPA by 4 Degrees Brewing, Smith Falls, ON 6.9%alc.

Keep Calm & Beer On,

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